Having been commissioned to do a Gorilla for the Wow!Gorillas project (see earlier post to find out what it's all about) I am really pleased to have now started painting it.
My Gorilla is called 'Super-G' - Downhill Racer. here are my designs, which i'm excited to now be implementing...
My first sighting of the gorillas at the communal painting space, all wrapped up...
My first task was to make some templates for the skis. I'm having some help with making these, they will be cast in resin, and given a metallic finish.
Then to sketch the design on the gorilla, which was trickier than i had imagined, transferring a 2d design to a 3d and very curvy shape.
And this is as far as I've got. Am pleased with how it's looking, but going to need a second coat to make sure there's no white or pencil lines showing through.
Have decided to keep his face a bit paler than in the original design so it will feel a bit more alpine and snowy. this is just the first colour, obviously needs some building up..
...just a little bit scary without any eyes!
Will post up more pictures to chart progress as it happens.
